Stephen Boyd
@stephenboydippr.bsky.social
Director IPPR Scotland
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I've been lucky enough to visit the last few years - probably my favourite part of Scotland (apart from Glasgow obvs 😜)
November 8, 2025 at 10:19 AM
I've been lucky enough to visit the last few years - probably my favourite part of Scotland (apart from Glasgow obvs 😜)
Reform “looks set to become a very significant presence a Holyrood” despite failing to “present anything approaching a serious policy agenda to address the public’s key concerns of improving public services, improving the economy and reducing poverty”. END
October 26, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Reform “looks set to become a very significant presence a Holyrood” despite failing to “present anything approaching a serious policy agenda to address the public’s key concerns of improving public services, improving the economy and reducing poverty”. END
and - although there is still everything to play for - the poll indicates that Reform are currently in second place in both constituency and list votes.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2557131...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2557131...
Poll shock as Reform storms into second place in Scotland
Reform UK is projected to win 22 seats in the Scottish Parliament, overtaking Labour to become the second-largest party according to a new Survation…
www.heraldscotland.com
October 26, 2025 at 10:26 AM
and - although there is still everything to play for - the poll indicates that Reform are currently in second place in both constituency and list votes.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2557131...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2557131...
“The public does not believe the country can successfully navigate the consequences of our ageing population and technological change. Only 14% think Scotland will become more equal over the next parliament, while a third think inequality will get worse.”
October 26, 2025 at 10:26 AM
“The public does not believe the country can successfully navigate the consequences of our ageing population and technological change. Only 14% think Scotland will become more equal over the next parliament, while a third think inequality will get worse.”
“While not uniformly negative, the results are unsettling. The public lacks confidence that their priorities will be delivered: more than half doubt the next Scot Govt’s ability to provide high-quality health services. 38% of those who do not intend to vote say nothing could persuade them to do so"
October 26, 2025 at 10:26 AM
“While not uniformly negative, the results are unsettling. The public lacks confidence that their priorities will be delivered: more than half doubt the next Scot Govt’s ability to provide high-quality health services. 38% of those who do not intend to vote say nothing could persuade them to do so"